Expert talks about strategies to deal with kids’ back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-school anxiety is common. Dr. Bahar Hashemi, a psychiatrist who treats children and teens, said there are strategies that parents can implement to help.
Mental Health
Here are some tips to share during Mental Health Awareness month
May has been the life-saving Mental Health Awareness month in the United States since 1949.
Sanctuary in Broward aims to heal both animals and humans from trauma
Blair Barone, a licensed clinical psychologist, founded The Lucky Horse Sanctuary, about 12 years ago, in Broward County.
Dr. Nicole Martin raises awareness about postpartum anxiety
Dr. Nicole Martin announced on Instagram that she decided to bow out of “The Real Housewives of Miami.”
This Week in South Florida: Hillary Cassel and Dr. Joel Rudman focus on mental health
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is seeking the Republican nomination to run for president in 2024, sat for a one-and-one interview on Friday with This Week In South Florida’s host Glenna Milberg after participating in a town hall in Miami-Dade County.
‘Secondary trauma’ likely to affect Parkland jurors if it hasn’t already, mental health experts say
New research is finding that jurors assigned to traumatic trials, such as the Parkland school shooting case, could benefit from post-trial counseling.
New suicide-mental health hotline number goes live Saturday
A big change that just might save someone’s life is coming on Saturday.On that date, the federal government will establish a new three-digit code for suicide prevention and mental health crisis.
Broward’s 211 receiving more crisis calls since pandemic began
After the COVID-19 pandemic changed how people in distress seek help, Broward County’s 211 call center is shifting gears to help those having mental health crises.
‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ star Kailia Posey died by asphyxia due to hanging
Kailia Posey, a 16-year-old former “Toddlers & Tiaras” star, was “struggling” before she died by suicide on Sunday in Washington.